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BN09 ZNR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,417 mi
Last recorded84,417 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ZNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,417 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin excessively corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin excessively corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 80,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top cup corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,433 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,109 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,096 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 9,865 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 7,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 5,549 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BN09 ZNR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 ZNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN09 ZNR registered?

BN09 ZNR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is BN09 ZNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 ZNR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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